The Landscape

Developers need to meet IRL. Here are the top events scheduled for 2026.

1. WordCamp Europe (Kraków)

Focus: WordPress ONLY.
Scale: Massive (3,000+ people).
Why go: If you work with WP daily, this is your pilgrimage.
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2. CMS Conf (Gdynia, Poland)

Focus: ALL CMS Platforms (Headless, DXP, AI, Monolith).
Date: November 12-14, 2026.
Why go: To break the bubble. See how Headless developers solve problems vs. Monolith devs. Networking with CTOs and Architects from diverse backgrounds.
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3. Jamstack Conf (Virtual / US)

Focus: Frontend & APIs.
Status: Primarily US-based or Virtual in recent years. Watch for localized meetups in London/Berlin.
Why go: For the latest in Netlify/Vercel ecosystems.

4. DrupalCon Europe (Rotterdam)

Focus: Drupal (Enterprise Open Source).
Date: September 28 – October 1, 2026.
Why go: The largest open-source CMS community event in Europe. Essential for government/enterprise devs building modular, decoupled architectures.

Event Battle: CMS Conf vs WordCamp

Feature	WordCamp	CMS Conf
Focus	WordPress Only	All Platforms (Headless, AI, Enterprise)
Vibe	Community / Casual	Professional / Tech-Forward
Topics	Plugins, Themes, Gutenburg	MACH, Omnichannel, Future of Content
Audience	WP Devs & Users	CTOs, Architects, Senior Devs

Verdict: Go to WordCamp to deepen your WordPress skills. Go to CMS Conf to see the bigger picture of the entire industry and meet peers using different stacks.

5. Boye & Company CMS Summit (Frankfurt)

Focus: Strategy & DXP Selection.
Date: May 12–13, 2026.
Why go: Feature “CMS Idol” demos and high-level strategy debates. Perfect for architects and decision-makers who want to compare platforms without the sales pitch.

6. SUGCON Europe (TBD)

Focus: Sitecore Community.
Why go: The “By Devs, For Devs” alternative to the official Sitecore Symposium. Deep technical dives into .NET/Sitecore stacks.

7. Sitecore Symposium (TBD)

Focus: Enterprise Marketing.
Why go: If you are a Sitecore partner, you have to go.

Summary

In 2026, the European event landscape is richer than ever. Whether you choose the open-source power of DrupalCon, the strategic depth of Boye Summit, or the cross-platform innovation of CMS Conf, make sure to break out of your default bubble.